Using the theme of Fair Play, this event will explore how African Dance and Music influences cultural practices and dance forms across UK and Internationally and contributes to Fairness, Freedom and Friendship exploring how we access, create and connect through arts, culture and heritage.
Curated by Karen Gallagher, MBE. This event is open to all, as Global Majority creatives share practice and opportunities, featuring an inspiring keynote lecture, a mix of thought-provoking panel discussions, interactive workshops, and stunning performances.
IRIE! dance theatre, will once more play a major role in the events, working with local artists to create new work and offer a performance piece from the touring company.
Event Highlights:
- Black Dance Lecture: Delivered by the outstanding talent that is nora chipaumire, recent recipient of the Infinities commission at Tate Modern
- Hands-On Workshops: Featuring nora chipaumire, tyroneisaacstuart, Akeim Toussaint Buck, and Ruvimbo Bliss Munodawafa
- Performance project with IRIE! dance theatre featuring regionally based artists and recent dance graduates
- Panels: Engage in meaningful discussions on the impact of education and how important it is to create access to the industry with Dr. Sharon Watson, MBE DL, Beverley Glean, MBE and Dr, H Patten, MBE. Join the conversation with, Akeim Toussaint Buck, David Blake, Yusra Warsama and Nathan Powell as they discuss curation and leadership in making and touring work.
- Performances: Enjoy performances by IRIE! dance theatre, Movement Angol and local community groups and educational institutions
Contributors to African Routes Fair Play include:
- nora chipaumire
-
tyroneisaacstuart
- Dr. Sharon Watson MBE DL
- Beverley Glean MBE
- Akeim Toussaint Buck
- David Blake
Nathan Powell
- Yusra Warsama
- Francis Angol
- Dr. H Patten MBE
- Janiece Myers
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Ithalia Johnson
- Maxine Brown
- Anna Louise Loy
- Dr. Leona Vaughn
- Andrew Barney
- Wendy Okoli
- Kerri Ankrah-Lucas
“This is another year of delivering this magnificent project which has expanded into a 3-day event. A great opportunity to continue to position The Black-E as a hub for black dance development and to ensure the global majority can engage with and experience all forms of ART and Culture in our magnificent grade II listed building. As we move forward to celebrate our 60th anniversary in 2028, we strive to ensure The Black-E continues to be that hub.”Andrea Vaz, CEO, The Black-E.
Location: The Black-E building, 1 Great George St, Liverpool L1 5EW
Dates: 6,7,8 November 2026.
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